The Zooze

Strong work kids, winning both the suspended inning and the next full 7 inning game against the Zooze. Our record is now 8-1 and we are in the driver's seat to the playoffs (Nick?) and the possible #1 seed. We won the 8th inning 4-2 making the final score 12-10 although, The Management was a trifle uneasy when the June 2 Force allowed the Zoo to score 2 and load the bases with 2 out. If the Zoo shortstop gets a hit there, it's a whole new ballgame. That probably why The Management was a little more PBR'd to start the next game than usual. Moving on, the 2nd game was different. 24-9 was the final count we think, but in the 3rd inning it was 7-5 Zoo. The Zoo can hit a little bit and they showed it early. But, in typical Franklin fashion, we wore them down with consistent defense and power hitting in the second half of the game. Everyone got at least 1 at bat, and everyone got to play some field. The Management is always pleased when that happens.

The Good
The game was fun. Everyone hit well. Rookie Jason played good 1st base. Pickled homered although the Management didn't see it and Pickle felt rejected. The Management did throw him some snausages later and Pickle's tail was then seen wagging. Buddy's Dad was in attendance again and admitted to his son about his quote from the other night. There was some crying and hugging but we think it was for the best. Injurygraham had some hits including a double, Alice got fired up, Alyssa caught and hit even though she was 'tired.' Pat and Wiggs got some playing time. Tucker almost struck out....twice. That is called foreshadowing. And, to add to the funsies, the Forcs went over to Dairy to drink with the other teams that like to drink. There was a lot of merriment, ridiculing, drinking, and Bensoning. More on this at the end.

The Bad
Not a lot went against us. The Zooze held us in check for 4 innings but it's really hard to keep a large drunk team down. Therefore, this is not so much about the bad, but more about the funny things that happened. Well, first and foremost, a heartfelt apology to Tim Marino after The Management grossly blew a call at 1st base. Tim Marino was easily safe and The Management apologizes for being retarded. In defense, however, Tim Marino did not realize that there was a runner in front of him for some weird reason, and the play at 1st was a result of his 'fantastic awareness and baserunning' skillz. Still, he was safe, and The Management realized then about our drinking problem. Moving on. While pitching in the 8th of the suspended game, the leadoff hitter hits a dribbler to Pickle who after not being able to pick it up for about 9 minutes, then turns and throws it to Edgely 4 despite calls of "hold it! hold it!" Immediately after the throw, Pickle said, "oh, hold it." Vintage Pickle. Pickle also finally understood the meaning of the word 'higher' too. Banner day for the Salty Vegetable. Matt Petrucelli also found fun in his new game of "can I knock over Buddy with my throws home." He came quite close. Oh, and Tucker almost struck out twice! Boom! Didn't think we'd say it again, did you?

The Franklin Mystique (Formerly The Bad)
Zooze captain Chris Oberlin was caught before the game trying to lure Chris Marino and Memorial Nick over to the Zooze with the promise of 30 virgins upon their death. He was also seen talking to Tucker v Tuckerson and Buddy so I guess he only needs to find 28 more in order to sign them.

Lumber Liquidators Studs of the Week
Tim Marino, cause well, he was safe
Chris Marino, for playing short not like Chris Marino
Alice, intensity
Matt P, for his daughter and the free Nazi paraphrenalia

Paul Watch
Somewhere near Aberdeen, Scotland, a sleeveless bicep was seen rising out of a nearby lake, looking around for a few seconds, then retreating under the waves. Local fishermen using SONAR and depth charges were unable to locate or destroy the menace. Onlookers believe they saw a second bicep also in the waters suggesting that they may live in packs.

Quotes of the Week

"Aw, look at those nerds over there."
Anonymous Collar female about unnamed Franklin players

"Dammit! It wasn't a force. Shit!"
retarded Franklin shortstop

"Hey look at me! I didn't hang around after our game against the Collar! I went home! Yay!"
Nevins

"Look who found another pounder!"
"Ed, go to 13th street and you'll find lots of pounders."

"Alcohol takes the edge off my softball addiction."
Tim Marino

"Does anyone have Pam's number?"
Memorial Nick

"I just see Buddy with a glove and I want to drill him!"
Matt P

"What did you learn, Nick?"
Franklin shortstop

"Look at this goiter on my leg. It's taken on a life of it's own. Very attractive. Looks like I'm smuggling racquetballs in my shin."
Matty P

"Does anyone else remember Polio?"
Fordo Baggins